Fort Lauderdale Historical Society Inc
- Assets
- $2.0m
- Revenue
- $533.9k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 8
- Location
- Fort Lauderdale, FL
- Founding
- 08/1963
- Data as of
- 09/2021
- EIN
- 59-0993499
Organization Overview
Fort Lauderdale Historical Society Inc is located in Fort Lauderdale, FL. The organization was established in 1963. According to its NTEE Classification (A82) the organization is classified as: Historical Societies & Historic Preservation, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 09/2021, Fort Lauderdale Historical Society Inc employed 8 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Fort Lauderdale Historical Society Inc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 09/2021, Fort Lauderdale Historical Society Inc generated $533.9k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 3.2% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $570.1k during the year ending 09/2021. While expenses have increased by 0.0% per year over the past 6 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
PRESERVING THE HISTORY OF FORT LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA FOR THE ENRICHMENT OF PRESENT AND FUTURE GENERATIONS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT OF MUSEUM EXHIBITS - CONTRIBUTIONS OF SCHOLARLY RESEARCH AND WRITINGS TO THE BODY OF HISTORICAL KNOWLEDGE. FORMED IN 1962, THE SOCIETY IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE RESTORATION, PRESERVATION AND INTERPRETATION OF THE FORT LAUDERDALE HISTORY CENTER (FLHC). FLHC IS HOME TO SIX DIFFERENT BUILDINGS (FOUR OF WHICH ARE HISTORIC). THE NEW RIVER INN, BUILT IN 1905, THE PHILEMON BRYAN HOUSE, BUILT IN 1905, THE ACETYLENE BUILDING, BUILT IN 1905, THE KING-CROMARTIE HOUSE, BUILT IN 1907, THE HOCH HERITAGE CENTER, BUILT IN THE 1940'S AS A POST OFFICE WAREHOUSE, AND THE 1899 REPLICA SCHOOLHOUSE. ALL OF THE BUILDINGS ARE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC OVER 300 DAYS A YEAR. THE HOCH HERITAGE CENTER IS CONSIDERED ONE OF FLORIDA'S MOST IMPORTANT ARTIFACT AND RESEARCH COLLECTIONS OF STATE AND LOCAL HISTORY. THE STRANAHAN MANUSCRIPTS, OVER 250 ORAL HISTORY RECORDINGS OF BROWARD PIONEERS, OVER 8,000 ARTIFACTS, 5,000 ARCHITECTURAL DRAWINGS AND 2,000 MAPS. THE HOCH CENTER ALSO HAS A NON-CIRCULATING LIBRARY COLLECTION OF APPROXIMATELY 3,000 BOOKS ON STATE AND LOCAL HISTORY.
EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS - TOURS AND OUTREACH FOR LOCAL RESIDENTS, VISITORS, AND SCHOOLS THAT SHARE THE STORY OF THE HISTORY OF THE COMMUNITY AND THE INDIVIDUALS THAT SHAPED IT. PROGRAMS INCLUDE SPEAKERS BUREAU, HISTORIC WALKING TOURS, AND THE PIONEER SCHOOL DAY PROGRAM. THE ORGANIZATION'S SPEAKERS BUREAU PROVIDES PRESENTATIONS TO GROUPS AT NO COST ON SUBJECTS THAT INCLUDE FORT LAUDERDALE HISTORY, SANDY NININGER, IVY AND FRANK STRANAHAN, HENRY FLAGLER, AND THE FLORIDA EAST COAST RAILWAY HISTORIC WALKING TOURS, WHICH ARE OFFERED FROM OCTOBER - MAY THROUGH THE ORIGINAL NEIGHBORHOOD OF FORT LAUDERDALE. ADMISSION IS FREE. TOUR GUIDES PROVIDE STORIES ABOUT OLD FORT LAUDERDALE AND THE EARLY PIONEERS, HENRY FLAGLER AND THE FLORIDA EAST COAST RAILROAD, AND ALSO GUIDE VISITORS TO SOME OF THE OLDEST BUILDINGS IN THE CITY. THE PIONEER SCHOOL DAY PROGRAM TEACHES STUDENTS HOW LIFE WAS LED BY CHILDREN AND ADULTS 100 YEARS AGO. STUDENTS TOUR THREE DIFFERENT BUILDINGS, AND EACH HAS A DIFFERENT ACTIVITY. THE PIONEER SCHOOL DAY PROGRAM EMPHASIZES THE IMPORTANCE OF THE INTERSECTION OF THE NEW RIVER AND THE FLORIDA EAST COAST RAILWAY TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF FORT LAUDERDALE.
RESEARCH AND EXAMINATION OF HISTORICAL MATERIALS - FOR THE PURPOSE OF PRESERVATION, CATALOGING, AND STORING HISTORICAL MATERIALS. ADDITIONALLY, CONSULTING SERVICES REGARDING LOCAL BUILDINGS AND NEIGHBORHOODS ARE PROVIDED TO BROWARD COUNTY, LOCAL CITIES, AND LOCAL COMMUNITIES.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Patricia Zeiler Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Art Bengochea Immediate Past President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Melinda Bowker Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Shaun Kelley-Perrone Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Patrick Scott President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Ryan Lehrer Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $316,071 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $62,271 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $378,342 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $41,989 |
| Investment income | $14,628 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $47,624 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$4,087 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $46,051 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $4,097 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $533,896 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $92,130 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $16,838 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $164,058 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $7,710 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $20,229 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $4,510 |
| Fees for services: Other | $32,131 |
| Advertising and promotion | $49,120 |
| Office expenses | $0 |
| Information technology | $9,436 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $50,335 |
| Insurance | $18,791 |
| All other expenses | $2,388 |
| Total functional expenses | $570,098 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $114,179 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $151,959 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $30,566 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $13,020 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $7,903 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $25,651 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $878,478 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $759,861 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $1,981,617 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $26,949 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $132,727 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $5,000 |
| Total liabilities | $164,676 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,057,080 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $759,861 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $1,981,617 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Fort Lauderdale Historical Society Inc has recieved totaling $1,007.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Bane Foundation Salem, VA PURPOSE: DONATION | $1,000 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $7 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $664,343 |
| Earnings | $95,518 |
| Ending Balance | $759,861 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Georgia Historical Society Savannah, GA | $30,611,121 | $5,575,417 |
Holocaust Documentation & Education Center Inc Dania Beach, FL | $7,248,445 | $3,037,559 |
Coastal Heritage Society Inc Savannah, GA | $3,223,503 | $3,680,449 |
Birmingham Landmarks Inc Birmingham, AL | $19,773,714 | $5,790,152 |
Alabama Historic Ironworks Commission Mccalla, AL | $4,360,177 | $2,386,256 |
Coastal Georgia Historical Society Inc St Simons Island, GA | $8,728,661 | $2,039,042 |
Preservation Foundation Of Palm Beach Inc Palm Beach, FL | $27,182,699 | $14,785,747 |
Key West Art & Historical Society Inc Key West, FL | $3,638,372 | $2,771,144 |
Historic Westville Inc Columbus, GA | $12,453,096 | $665,726 |
Historical Society Of Martin County Inc Stuart, FL | $13,078,765 | $1,282,990 |
Tybee Island Historical Society Inc Tybee Island, GA | $6,056,946 | $1,662,737 |
Brevard Regional Arts Groups Inc Melbourne, FL | $2,769,843 | $1,580,932 |